Scandinavian Cinema: Vital Statistics

Chart-toppers – U.S. and domestic - and national film market shares

Every country in Scandinavia is its own distinct territory. In a brief key point summary, Variety relays a low-down on high-points in last year’s markets. Two things are common to all four countries in Scandinavia, however: “Hobbit” fans and their domestic productions punching impressive 23%-30% market shares. Many other parts of Europe look on with admiration.

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TOP GROSSING FOREIGN FILM: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” Warner Bros., $10.7 million, U.S.